Picture This

Picture This How Pictures Work

Paperback (01 Jul 2000)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Everyone knows that a picture tells a thousand words. But what about the elements that make up a picture? Using the tale of Little Red Riding Hood as an example, Molly Bang uses boldly graphic artwork to explain how images-and their individual components-work to tell a story that engages the emotions: Why are diagonals dramatic? Why are curves calming? Why does red feel hot and blue feel cold? First published in 1991, Picture This fans will welcome the new edition's striking redesign and introduce its insights to many other artists and art appreciators alike.

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Chronicle Books

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Book information

ISBN: 9781587170300
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Imprint: Chronicle Books
Pub date:
DEWEY: 701.8
DEWEY edition: 21
Language: English
Number of pages: 96
Weight: 338g
Height: 254mm
Width: 203mm
Spine width: 7mm